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“70 In Lagos, 22 In Abuja” – Nigeria Records 156 New Coronavirus Cases As Total Rises To 64,884

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 156 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 64,884.

The NCDC made this known on Friday night via its verified Twitter handle, where it disclosed that the new cases were recorded in 11 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“On the 13th of November 2020, 156 new confirmed cases and 1 death was recorded in Nigeria,” NCDV said.

“The 156 new cases are reported from 11 states- Lagos (70), FCT (22), Kaduna (18), Rivers (15), Plateau (11), Ogun (10), Bauchi (3), Katsina (3), Kano (2), Ekiti (1) and Osun (1).

“Till date, 64884 cases have been confirmed, 60936 cases have been discharged and 1163 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.”

See the breakdown of cases by state below;

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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